Is it just me or have there been more introverts than usual this year? Keep in mind that "introverted" does not automatically mean "shy & quiet" (although sometimes it can), but things like:
*a preference to spend time alone or in small groups
*tendency to socialise awkwardly in large groups, 'fade into the background' & dislike being centre of attention
*having a couple of especially close friends & gravitating primarily towards them - quality over quantity
*a tendency to think deeply & often hold one's tongue
*becoming tired & crankI find it quite funny that people say "you're not introverted at all!!!" - that's because I'm NOT like that in small groups of people I know and like and click with...who are (thankfully) few and far between!y after excessive contact with people & needing alone time to reinvigorate oneself
Extroversion doesn't automatically mean "loud & outgoing", but things like:
*becoming agitated when alone and/or socially isolated and needing to socialise to invigorate yourself
*"getting along with everyone"
*charisma & a love for being centre of attention
*being the focal point for conversation, activity or drama
*speaking one's mind
Phew. It's a continuum, but most people sit definitely towards one end or the other. I'd say this year's definite introverts are:
*Sandra
*Dave
*Priya
*Cat
*Gemma
Extroverts:
*Travis
*Leo
*Jason
*Skye
I'm surprised at a)the number of introverted people in this year's bunch and b)the fact that the hms giving us (arguably) the best content aren't the attention-grabbing social ones.
*a preference to spend time alone or in small groups
*tendency to socialise awkwardly in large groups, 'fade into the background' & dislike being centre of attention
*having a couple of especially close friends & gravitating primarily towards them - quality over quantity
*a tendency to think deeply & often hold one's tongue
*becoming tired & crankI find it quite funny that people say "you're not introverted at all!!!" - that's because I'm NOT like that in small groups of people I know and like and click with...who are (thankfully) few and far between!y after excessive contact with people & needing alone time to reinvigorate oneself
Extroversion doesn't automatically mean "loud & outgoing", but things like:
*becoming agitated when alone and/or socially isolated and needing to socialise to invigorate yourself
*"getting along with everyone"
*charisma & a love for being centre of attention
*being the focal point for conversation, activity or drama
*speaking one's mind
Phew. It's a continuum, but most people sit definitely towards one end or the other. I'd say this year's definite introverts are:
*Sandra
*Dave
*Priya
*Cat
*Gemma
Extroverts:
*Travis
*Leo
*Jason
*Skye
I'm surprised at a)the number of introverted people in this year's bunch and b)the fact that the hms giving us (arguably) the best content aren't the attention-grabbing social ones.